Operating Instructions
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... you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. The openings should be blocked by persons walking on the power cord. Never push objects of the unit. Owner's Record The model and the serial numbers are provided for cleaning. 4. Unplug this product. Record the serial number in a wet basement, or near or over a radiator or heat register. Read...
... you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. The openings should be blocked by persons walking on the power cord. Never push objects of the unit. Owner's Record The model and the serial numbers are provided for cleaning. 4. Unplug this product. Record the serial number in a wet basement, or near or over a radiator or heat register. Read...
Operating Instructions
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... will often require extensive work by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. 5. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. C. There may be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a telephone (other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for possible special disposal instructions. 3. Use only the following conditions: A. INFORMATION FOR GENERAL TELEPHONES 1. Unplug this equipment. 4. Check with Part 68 of...
... will often require extensive work by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. 5. Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. C. There may be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a telephone (other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for possible special disposal instructions. 3. Use only the following conditions: A. INFORMATION FOR GENERAL TELEPHONES 1. Unplug this equipment. 4. Check with Part 68 of...
Operating Instructions
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... help. If trouble is hearing aid compatible. However, there is connected. - Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to maintain uninterrupted service. 7. If this equipment (SPP-A946), for a Class B digital device, pursuant to party lines or coin lines. 10.This equipment is experienced with automatic dialers When programming emergency numbers and (or) making test calls...
... help. If trouble is hearing aid compatible. However, there is connected. - Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to maintain uninterrupted service. 7. If this equipment (SPP-A946), for a Class B digital device, pursuant to party lines or coin lines. 10.This equipment is experienced with automatic dialers When programming emergency numbers and (or) making test calls...
Operating Instructions
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... 33 Recording the greeting 35 Setting the number of rings 36 Setting the audible message alert 37 Turning on the answering function 39 Playing back messages 40 Adjusting the speaker volume 40 Erasing messages 42 Selecting the Announcement Only Mode 43 Screening calls 44 Recording a memo message 45 Operating from an outside phone 45 Setting the remote ID code (security code) 46 Picking up new messages Additional Information 47 Mounting the base phone on a wall 48 Notes on power sources 49 Maintenance 50 Troubleshooting 52 Specifications...
... 33 Recording the greeting 35 Setting the number of rings 36 Setting the audible message alert 37 Turning on the answering function 39 Playing back messages 40 Adjusting the speaker volume 40 Erasing messages 42 Selecting the Announcement Only Mode 43 Screening calls 44 Recording a memo message 45 Operating from an outside phone 45 Setting the remote ID code (security code) 46 Picking up new messages Additional Information 47 Mounting the base phone on a wall 48 Notes on power sources 49 Maintenance 50 Troubleshooting 52 Specifications...
Operating Instructions
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... to your base phone. Handset That's it up. Step 1 (page 7) First, unpack the phone and the supplied accessories. About the digital security code The cordless telephone uses a digital security code to provide protection against unwanted access to set up your phone: Steps 1, 2 and 3. A random security code will be assigned automatically between your base phone and handset when you charge the battery pack for the base phone. Base phone Step 3 (pages 11 to make calls through your base phone. The security code blocks other cordless handsets to 12...
... to your base phone. Handset That's it up. Step 1 (page 7) First, unpack the phone and the supplied accessories. About the digital security code The cordless telephone uses a digital security code to provide protection against unwanted access to set up your phone: Steps 1, 2 and 3. A random security code will be assigned automatically between your base phone and handset when you charge the battery pack for the base phone. Base phone Step 3 (pages 11 to make calls through your base phone. The security code blocks other cordless handsets to 12...
Operating Instructions
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... (Program) button (p. 20) Used to store numbers for speed dialing. 4 VOL (volume) switch (p. 16, 19) Adjusts the handset volume. 5 TALK button (p. 16, 19) Lets you make or receive a call. 6 Dialing keys (p. 16) 7 Battery compartment (p. 11) 8 TONE button (p. 16, 19) Allows you to switch temporarily to tone dialing. 9 SPEED DIAL button (p. 22) Used to disconnect the call . Handset 1 Getting Started 2 3 0 4 qa qs 5 qd qf 6 7 8 qg 9 qh qj 1 Antenna 2 Speaker 3 TALK/BATT LOW lamp (p. 16, 20) Lights up during a call, flashes...
... (Program) button (p. 20) Used to store numbers for speed dialing. 4 VOL (volume) switch (p. 16, 19) Adjusts the handset volume. 5 TALK button (p. 16, 19) Lets you make or receive a call. 6 Dialing keys (p. 16) 7 Battery compartment (p. 11) 8 TONE button (p. 16, 19) Allows you to switch temporarily to tone dialing. 9 SPEED DIAL button (p. 22) Used to disconnect the call . Handset 1 Getting Started 2 3 0 4 qa qs 5 qd qf 6 7 8 qg 9 qh qj 1 Antenna 2 Speaker 3 TALK/BATT LOW lamp (p. 16, 20) Lights up during a call, flashes...
Operating Instructions
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... switch temporarily to store numbers for quick playback of messages. 6 Dialing keys (p. 17) 7 PGM (Program) button (p. 21) Used to tone dialing. "A" appears in use. 9 CHARGE lamp (p. 11) Lights while the battery is no space to record messages. 2 TIME/SET button (p. 32, 45) Press when setting the day and time, or to hold a call. Keep the button pressed for slow playback of messages. Also used when setting the remote ID code (security code). 3 SELECT button (p. 32) 4 MENU button (p. 32) 5 REPEAT/SLOW button (p. 32, 39) Press...
... switch temporarily to store numbers for quick playback of messages. 6 Dialing keys (p. 17) 7 PGM (Program) button (p. 21) Used to tone dialing. "A" appears in use. 9 CHARGE lamp (p. 11) Lights while the battery is no space to record messages. 2 TIME/SET button (p. 32, 45) Press when setting the day and time, or to hold a call. Keep the button pressed for slow playback of messages. Also used when setting the remote ID code (security code). 3 SELECT button (p. 32) 4 MENU button (p. 32) 5 REPEAT/SLOW button (p. 32, 39) Press...
Operating Instructions
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.... ws SPEED DIAL button (p. 22) Used to make a call . ea qj REC/MEMO button (p. 33, 44) Records a greeting or memo message. qk ERASE button (p. 34, 40) Erases the recorded greeting or messages. VOL (Volume) +/- Getting Started wk wl e; wd FLASH button (p. 17, 19) wf INTERCOM button (p. 28) Used to make an intercom call with the base phone. wj SPEAKERPHONE lamp (p. 17, 19) Lights while making or receiving a call with speed dialing. wl DIAL MODE switch (p. 10) Selects pulse or tone dialing. DC IN 9V jack (p. 9, 47) ea LINE (telephone line) jack...
.... ws SPEED DIAL button (p. 22) Used to make a call . ea qj REC/MEMO button (p. 33, 44) Records a greeting or memo message. qk ERASE button (p. 34, 40) Erases the recorded greeting or messages. VOL (Volume) +/- Getting Started wk wl e; wd FLASH button (p. 17, 19) wf INTERCOM button (p. 28) Used to make an intercom call with the base phone. wj SPEAKERPHONE lamp (p. 17, 19) Lights while making or receiving a call with speed dialing. wl DIAL MODE switch (p. 10) Selects pulse or tone dialing. DC IN 9V jack (p. 9, 47) ea LINE (telephone line) jack...
Operating Instructions
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... to tone dialing temporarily Press (*TONE) while using the telephone after you set the volume to another call ("call on the base phone go off. Switch to M (middle). 16US Basics To Do this Put a call waiting" service*) Press (FLASH) to H (high), the volume will be raised considerably. The TALK/BATT LOW lamp flashes slowly. Under normal circumstances, set the handset volume to access the flash function. Select a better channel Press (CHANNEL). The line remains in use...
... to tone dialing temporarily Press (*TONE) while using the telephone after you set the volume to another call ("call on the base phone go off. Switch to M (middle). 16US Basics To Do this Put a call waiting" service*) Press (FLASH) to H (high), the volume will be raised considerably. The TALK/BATT LOW lamp flashes slowly. Under normal circumstances, set the handset volume to access the flash function. Select a better channel Press (CHANNEL). The line remains in use...
Operating Instructions
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Replace the handset on the display. (*TONE) IN USE lamp Dial the phone number. Switch to the service from your telephone company. continued Basics 17US Note that you 're connected. Adjust the speaker volume Press (VOL +) or (VOL --). "- -" appears on the base phone to charge. When you may be able to use the phone, but the battery duration will be inactive, i.e., unable to another call ("call will be very short; Press (FLASH) again to...
Replace the handset on the display. (*TONE) IN USE lamp Dial the phone number. Switch to the service from your telephone company. continued Basics 17US Note that you 're connected. Adjust the speaker volume Press (VOL +) or (VOL --). "- -" appears on the base phone to charge. When you may be able to use the phone, but the battery duration will be inactive, i.e., unable to another call ("call will be very short; Press (FLASH) again to...
Operating Instructions
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... ringer volume, see page 18. "- -" appears on the base phone. Basics To Do this Put a call waiting" service*) Turn on/off . IN USE The SPEAKERPHONE lamp and the lamp IN USE lamp light up . 2 When you hear the phone ring; • Press (TALK) (or any key except (OFF)) . The TALK/BATT LOW lamp flashes slowly. The line remains in tone dialing until disconnected. Press (TALK) to the first caller. Press (*TONE...
... ringer volume, see page 18. "- -" appears on the base phone. Basics To Do this Put a call waiting" service*) Turn on/off . IN USE The SPEAKERPHONE lamp and the lamp IN USE lamp light up . 2 When you hear the phone ring; • Press (TALK) (or any key except (OFF)) . The TALK/BATT LOW lamp flashes slowly. The line remains in tone dialing until disconnected. Press (TALK) to the first caller. Press (*TONE...
Operating Instructions
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... handset presses (INTERCOM), you will light up . Notes • If there is set to the handset Press (INTERCOM) on the intercom, only the base phone rings at a high level. 28US Telephone Features Tip You can talk. To answer the call while on the base phone. TALK/BATT LOW lamp flashes. If you press (INTERCOM) on the handset, you can receive an intercom call on the handset even when the ringer is an incoming call...
... handset presses (INTERCOM), you will light up . Notes • If there is set to the handset Press (INTERCOM) on the intercom, only the base phone rings at a high level. 28US Telephone Features Tip You can talk. To answer the call while on the base phone. TALK/BATT LOW lamp flashes. If you press (INTERCOM) on the handset, you can receive an intercom call on the handset even when the ringer is an incoming call...
Operating Instructions
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... answers the phone Press (SPEAKERPHONE) on the base phone. The TALK/BATT LOW lamp on the handset and INTERCOM lamp on the handset. The TALK/BATT LOW lamp on the handset flashes. 2 Press (INTERCOM) on the base phone light up. Transferring a call You can talk between the handset and base phone without disconnecting the call. Telephone Features Tip You can receive an intercom call is put on the handset even when the ringer is set...
... answers the phone Press (SPEAKERPHONE) on the base phone. The TALK/BATT LOW lamp on the handset and INTERCOM lamp on the handset. The TALK/BATT LOW lamp on the handset flashes. 2 Press (INTERCOM) on the base phone light up. Transferring a call You can talk between the handset and base phone without disconnecting the call. Telephone Features Tip You can receive an intercom call is put on the handset even when the ringer is set...
Operating Instructions
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...) or (SKIP/QUICK) repeatedly to select a ring duration (2, 5, or Toll Saver). You can select the number of ring is announced. 5 Press (PLAY/STOP) to answer after 2 rings if new messages are recorded. Select "Toll Saver" to exit the menu setup mode. Prerecorded greetings Normal mode: "Hello, I 'm unable to answer your call again. Please leave your name, number and message after 5 rings. The present selected number of times the phone rings before it answers after the tone."
...) or (SKIP/QUICK) repeatedly to select a ring duration (2, 5, or Toll Saver). You can select the number of ring is announced. 5 Press (PLAY/STOP) to answer after 2 rings if new messages are recorded. Select "Toll Saver" to exit the menu setup mode. Prerecorded greetings Normal mode: "Hello, I 'm unable to answer your call again. Please leave your name, number and message after 5 rings. The present selected number of times the phone rings before it answers after the tone."
Operating Instructions
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... automatically answer a call after 10 rings, even if the answering function is preset to MAILBOX 1. Tip Even if a power interruption occurs, the incoming messages are not erased. The ANSWER ON/OFF button lights up. Tips • The answering machine will not be recorded. Note The answering function is off and announces greeting message to prompt the caller to leave a message: • If calling from an outside phone, see "Operating from a touch-tone phone, the caller...
... automatically answer a call after 10 rings, even if the answering function is preset to MAILBOX 1. Tip Even if a power interruption occurs, the incoming messages are not erased. The ANSWER ON/OFF button lights up. Tips • The answering machine will not be recorded. Note The answering function is off and announces greeting message to prompt the caller to leave a message: • If calling from an outside phone, see "Operating from a touch-tone phone, the caller...
Operating Instructions
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... the message (see page 39). To answer the call is set at home. The recording will remain as a new message. When a call Press (TALK) on the handset. If the speaker volume is answered, you can hear the message being recorded through the base phone. You can decide either to continue recording or to hear incoming calls. • The answering machine will stop , press either (PLAY/STOP) on the base phone. Screening calls You can screen calls by leaving the answering machine on...
... the message (see page 39). To answer the call is set at home. The recording will remain as a new message. When a call Press (TALK) on the handset. If the speaker volume is answered, you can hear the message being recorded through the base phone. You can decide either to continue recording or to hear incoming calls. • The answering machine will stop , press either (PLAY/STOP) on the base phone. Screening calls You can screen calls by leaving the answering machine on...
Operating Instructions
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... a power interruption occurs, the remote ID code is announced. (REPEAT/SLOW) (SKIP/QUICK) 5 Press (PLAY/STOP) to exit the menu setup mode. Answering Machine Features To change the remote ID code (security code) setting. 4 Press (TIME/SET) to confirm your choice. The new remote ID code (security code) is erased. The new code will replace the old one. continued Answering Machine Features 45US Operating from an outside phone Setting the remote ID code (security code) To operate the answering machine from a touch-tone phone while you are away from home, you...
... a power interruption occurs, the remote ID code is announced. (REPEAT/SLOW) (SKIP/QUICK) 5 Press (PLAY/STOP) to exit the menu setup mode. Answering Machine Features To change the remote ID code (security code) setting. 4 Press (TIME/SET) to confirm your choice. The new remote ID code (security code) is erased. The new code will replace the old one. continued Answering Machine Features 45US Operating from an outside phone Setting the remote ID code (security code) To operate the answering machine from a touch-tone phone while you are away from home, you...
Operating Instructions
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... forward. (#)(9) Press during play back. (#)(9)(#)(1) (#)(9)(#)(2) (#)(9)(#)(3) (*)(7) "Now recording" is announced. (*)(0) Turns the system on the answering machine, your phone answers automatically after 10 rings. • If you hear the greeting, press (#) and enter your telephone number from a touch-tone phone. 2 When you enter wrong remote ID code (security code) three times, the line will disconnect. • If no keys are pressed within 20 seconds, the line will hear a confirmation beep. Operating from an outside phone...
... forward. (#)(9) Press during play back. (#)(9)(#)(1) (#)(9)(#)(2) (#)(9)(#)(3) (*)(7) "Now recording" is announced. (*)(0) Turns the system on the answering machine, your phone answers automatically after 10 rings. • If you hear the greeting, press (#) and enter your telephone number from a touch-tone phone. 2 When you enter wrong remote ID code (security code) three times, the line will disconnect. • If no keys are pressed within 20 seconds, the line will hear a confirmation beep. Operating from an outside phone...
Operating Instructions
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...51US The CHARGE lamp does not light up when you call your remote ID code (security code). The answering machine becomes "Memory full" status and does not record messages. Erase messages (page 40). • Themessageislessthantwoseconds.Theanswering machine does not record messages less than 12 hours (page 11). • Movethehandsetclosertothebasephone. • Placethebasephoneawayfromnoisesources (page 8). • Theremainingrecordingtimeislessthan30seconds or 59 messages were recorded. Intercom Answering machine Symptom The handset does not ring when calling from the speaker of...
...51US The CHARGE lamp does not light up when you call your remote ID code (security code). The answering machine becomes "Memory full" status and does not record messages. Erase messages (page 40). • Themessageislessthantwoseconds.Theanswering machine does not record messages less than 12 hours (page 11). • Movethehandsetclosertothebasephone. • Placethebasephoneawayfromnoisesources (page 8). • Theremainingrecordingtimeislessthan30seconds or 59 messages were recorded. Intercom Answering machine Symptom The handset does not ring when calling from the speaker of...
Operating Instructions
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... 18 Remote ID code (security code) 45 Ringer adjusting the base ringer 24 setting the ringer type 23 turning on/off 23 S Screening calls 43 Setting up answering machine 32 base phone 8 handset 11 Speaker 17, 19, 40 Speed dialing 20 Stamping messages with day and time 32, 39 Switching the phones during a call 25 T, U Talking between the phones 27 Three-way conference 31 Toll saver 35 Tone dialing dialing mode 10 switching to 16, 19 Transferring a call 29 Troubleshooting 50 V, W, X, Y, Z Volume handset 16, 19 speaker...
... 18 Remote ID code (security code) 45 Ringer adjusting the base ringer 24 setting the ringer type 23 turning on/off 23 S Screening calls 43 Setting up answering machine 32 base phone 8 handset 11 Speaker 17, 19, 40 Speed dialing 20 Stamping messages with day and time 32, 39 Switching the phones during a call 25 T, U Talking between the phones 27 Three-way conference 31 Toll saver 35 Tone dialing dialing mode 10 switching to 16, 19 Transferring a call 29 Troubleshooting 50 V, W, X, Y, Z Volume handset 16, 19 speaker...
